curtain call

noun

1. the appearance of the performers at the conclusion of a theatrical or other performance in response to the applause of the audience.

2. each individual appearance of a performer at the end of a performance in response to prolonged applause.

curtain call

noun

1. the appearance of performers at the end of a theatrical performance to acknowledge applause

Word History and Origins

Origin of curtain call¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Related Words

• applause 
• ovation